Why is there no love for the HX300..?

Two years ago, Canon introduced the SX40 and Sony, the HX200V. Last year, they both produced new cameras with 50X lenses, which is too much for this type of camera. Try to find an HX200V or an SX40, as I think they are better in most ways, than the newer ones.

But it is close to the time for new models to be released, so waiting to consider them would be a good idea, before buying anything. However, I'm not hopeful that new models will be any better, as reducing zoom power is not approved by the marketing departments of these companies.